News Top Stories

Talon Metals receives $2.47m funding for nickel extraction research

The research will focus on the company's Tamarack project, which comprises an underground nickel-copper mine in central Minnesota and a battery mineral processing facility in North Dakota.

Staff Writer | December 12, 2024 | 9:28 am

O3 Mining shares surge on $144m Agnico Eagle takeover offer

The company’s main asset is its prefeasibility-stage Marban Alliance project…

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | December 12, 2024 | 8:30 am

Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionism

Protectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2024 | 3:37 am

How advanced coal technologies can provide cleaner energy – report

Modern coal technologies have the ability to deliver global climate…

Staff Writer | December 11, 2024 | 4:52 pm

Syrah Resources declares force majeure for graphite mine in Mozambique

Mozambique has been rocked by protests against a disputed election…

Bloomberg News | December 11, 2024 | 4:43 pm

LithiumBank’s DLE tests in Alberta produce average grade of 3,100 mg/L

The company said the recent desorption tests were consistent with its goals to minimize the flow volume and reagent costs.

Staff Writer | December 5, 2024 | 10:10 am

Chile aims to invest $83bn in mining through 2033, newspaper says

This does not include a recently announced $14 billion expansion plan by mining giant BHP, the report says.

Reuters | December 5, 2024 | 10:07 am

Nornickel’s largest investor Interros objects to Rusal lawsuit over dividends

Rusal first filed the lawsuit in 2022, alleging that Nornickel CEO Vladimir Potanin had violated their shareholder agreement.

Reuters | December 5, 2024 | 8:45 am

Chile doubles number of lithium sites open to investment

They are located mostly in the Antofagasta region and the Tarapaca region, both in the country's north.

Reuters | December 5, 2024 | 8:31 am

Niger seizes Orano’s Somair operation as juntas across Africa pressure Western miners

Orano suspended Somair’s production in October after months of interference by the military government.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | December 5, 2024 | 8:23 am

Ionic Rare Earths applies for UK gov’t grant for commercial plant

The capital grant could provide the UK with sovereign magnet REO capability for the first time, the company says.

Staff Writer | December 5, 2024 | 8:12 am

Botswana holds main interest rate as diamond slump saps economy

Declining earnings from diamonds have limited government spending.

Reuters | December 5, 2024 | 6:53 am

Panamanians divided over reopening First Quantum’s copper mine

The results of the survey come at a time when the nation is grappling with the economic and social ramifications of Cobre Panama's closure.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2024 | 5:50 am

Paladin restarts Langer Heinrich plant after planned shutdown

Paladin built an on-site water storage facility designed to provide a buffer against potential future water supply disruptions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2024 | 4:05 am

First

Last